Kite shield

A kite shield is a Middle Age shield in the shape of a kite. The kite shield was used by many knights and people for protection, but was given up for two-handed weapons and more mobility. The efficiency of the kite shields shields shape came into action when cavalry combat occurred, useful to protect most of the body from the shoulders down to the feet, giving the knight more options in combat.

Kite Shield Media

• Boeheim (149).jpg

  Иллюстрация из "Энциклопедии оружия" Вендалена Бехайма.

• Bayeuxtapestryscene52.jpg

  Kite shield on the Bayeux tapestry

• TemplePyx.JPG

  Kite shields as depicted on the Temple Pyx

• Giovanni di Paolo - St Michael the Archangel - WGA09465.jpg

  A 15th century depiction of the Archangel Michael with a kiteshield

• Norman infantry with with Kite shield.jpg

  Reenactors with kite shields